NUECES COUNTY, Texas \u2014 After sitting empty for nearly 50 years, a piece of Corpus Christi history is finally coming down.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the TIRZ #3 Board approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Nueces County in support of the demolition of the 111 year old 1914 Nueces County Courthouse. The board is putting up $2 million to get the job done \u2014 with no requirement for future redevelopment.<\/p>\n
County officials have attempted for nearly five decades<\/a> to find a solution for the abandoned courthouse, which has stood vacant since 1977. <\/p>\n The 111-year-old building has been vacant since 1977 and has become a safety concern for many. City and county leaders say once it’s gone, the area will be safer and developers will have a clean slate to work with.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a smart investment in our community\u2019s growth,” said Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo. “Clearing unsafe and blighted structures paves the way for new development, strengthens property values, and supports a stronger downtown. We appreciate Nueces County\u2019s partnership in moving these revitalization efforts forward.” <\/p>\n The 1914 Nueces County Courthouse has an extensive history. KRIS 6 News has published several pieces on the courthouse, which you can visit below. <\/p>\n The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse – Part 1&2<\/a> For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App.<\/a><\/p>\n
The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse – Part 3<\/a>
The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse – Part 4<\/a>
The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse – Part 5<\/a><\/p>\n